The point of quotations is that one can use another's words to be insulting.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Quotations allow people to wield others' words to insult.
- In plain terms
- You can use quotes to be rude to others.
- What can you take from it?
- Quotes can weaponize language against others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can quotes be used to harm?
Another view
Quotes can also build up, not just tear down.
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